Prop Repair

  • Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    May 22, 2013 at 11:40 pm #1239375

    Hello ,
    I have a older alum prop for my Evinrude 6hp kicker that I would like to get rebuilt/repaired. Anyone good on this site that you guys would suggest ?

    Thanks,
    Mike

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    May 22, 2013 at 11:54 pm #1172868

    I’ve used Lances Prop Shop in Forest Lake. Great work and it supports a small business.

    huskerdu
    Posts: 592
    May 23, 2013 at 12:54 am #1172884

    2nd Lance’s-Good work, fast turnaround, reasonable!

    maurice
    Posts: 123
    May 23, 2013 at 11:07 am #1172945

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    skeeter101
    Oak Grove, MN
    Posts: 43
    May 23, 2013 at 11:11 am #1172948

    Prop MD in Eden Prairie has been good for me. Very competitive and can usually turn them around quickly.

    skeeter101
    Oak Grove, MN
    Posts: 43
    May 23, 2013 at 11:11 am #1172949

    You can also checkout their Website.

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    May 24, 2013 at 3:04 am #1173196

    Thanks for the suggestion….choices

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    May 27, 2013 at 11:48 pm #1173734

    Is there anything I can do for my Dinged up SS Prop ? I have read some guys were filing them smooth and getting rid of some of the dings..What would you suggest ?

    Thanks,

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    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    May 28, 2013 at 1:57 am #1173753

    I have filed mine down every spring and have yet to have it rebuilt.
    Now after 14 years I too am thinking about having a “New Doo”.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    May 28, 2013 at 2:30 am #1173756

    If it is just a rolled edge like that you can file it back round as long as you do not take off any metal other than the rolled/flattened edge. If it is dings or gouges, you cannot file them out without changing the performance of the prop.. however slight it may be.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    May 28, 2013 at 2:43 am #1173760

    Quote:

    If it is just a rolled edge like that you can file it back round as long as you do not take off any metal other than the rolled/flattened edge. If it is dings or gouges, you cannot file them out without changing the performance of the prop.. however slight it may be.

    And so,,, what is your suggestion?

    Repair it or let it go.
    Let it go or fix it?

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    May 28, 2013 at 2:51 am #1173762

    Carefully file the rounded over edges with a medium file being sure to not touch any of the pitch. Just take the rounded edge back to a straight edge. Don’t make it a 2 minute job, take your time. If you don’t think you can do it, the last time I asked it was $120 to send in a SS for repair/reconditioning at the local shop… money worth spent if you consider what the cost is for a new one if you screw it up.

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    May 28, 2013 at 9:50 am #1173773

    I tried a small spot with a small file. What about something like this ? Thanks for the suggestions by the way

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    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    May 28, 2013 at 12:01 pm #1173815

    Way more than done.
    Just file the burr on the face of the blade. Barely file the edge of the blade.

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    May 28, 2013 at 12:49 pm #1173830

    So did I ruin it ?
    Maybe I should just send it in…..

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    May 28, 2013 at 7:04 pm #1173945

    I’d just leave it… I wouldnt take anything else off nor try to repair anything. Get a few more years (or rocks) out of it and then send it in for repair.

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    June 6, 2013 at 1:59 pm #1176074

    Double A+ for Soderbloom’s

    less than a week turn around (shipped Thursday,got it back Wed)

    just like new

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